The jump was driven almost entirely by international migration, with natural change – more births than deaths – responsible for only a tiny proportion. A record 69.3 million people were estimated to ...

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander dismissed claims from the First Minister that the scheme will be called a ‘BritCard’.

South West Water owner Pennon has reported a “strong return to profitability” despite higher costs in the face of hot summer weather. The FTSE 250 water firm said it maintained “resilient” supplies of ...

Writing in the Telegraph, the Prime Minister said it is ‘essential’ to tackle every aspect of the problem of illegal immigration.

Analysis by Public First estimated nine out of 12 regions in the UK would face a wider loss in excess of £100 million in the first year of a levy.

Digital ID cards are a “cynical ploy” designed to “fool” voters into thinking something is being done about immigration, Reform UK has claimed. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch also dismissed the plans as a ...

The Association of School and College Leader has warned the new system could deter people from becoming teachers and school leaders.

There is an unfair “luck of the draw” when it comes to families getting NHS funding for their loved ones, according to a report. Financial pressures are also playing a “key role” in how NHS continuing ...

Five NHS sites and 11 more schools are getting panels installed under a £180m Great British Energy investment.

Almost half (45%) of women in the UK are not regularly checking their breasts for potential signs of cancer, a new poll suggests. Breast Cancer Now said the finding is a “serious cause for concern” ...

Police watchdog staff are being investigated over allegations they told officers being probed over failures around the 2023 Nottingham stabbings the inquiry was “politically motivated”.